First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1corn
noun, often attributive \ˈkȯrn\
Definition of CORN
1
chiefly dialect : a small hard particle : grain
2
: a small hard seed —usually used in combination <peppercorn> <barleycorn>
3
British : the grain of a cereal grass that is the primary crop of a region (as wheat in Britain and oats in Scotland and Ireland); also : a plant that produces corn
4
a : a tall annual cereal grass (Zea mays) originally domesticated in Mexico and widely grown for its large elongated ears of starchy seeds —called also Indian corn, maize b : the typically yellow or whitish seeds of corn used especially as food for humans and livestock c : an ear of corn with or without its leafy outer covering
5
6
7
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CORN
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German & Old Norse korn grain, Latin granum
2corn
verb
Definition of CORN
transitive verb
1
: to form into grains : granulate
2
a : to preserve or season with salt in grains b : to cure or preserve in brine containing preservatives and often seasonings <corned beef>
3
: to feed with corn
First Known Use of CORN
1560
3corn
noun
Definition of CORN
: a local hardening and thickening of epidermis (as on a toe)
Origin of CORN
Middle English corne, from Anglo-French, horn, from Latin cornu horn, point — more at horn
First Known Use: 15th century
CORN Defined for Kids
1corn
noun \ˈkȯrn\
Definition of CORN for Kids
1
: a tall American cereal grass plant widely grown for its large ears of starchy grain which come in many varieties
2
: the seeds of a corn plant that are used especially as food for humans and animals and are typically yellow or whitish
3
: an ear of corn with or without its leafy outer covering <We spent the afternoon picking corn.>
2corn
noun
Definition of CORN for Kids
: a hardening and thickening of the skin (as on a person's toe)
Medical Dictionary
corn
noun \ˈkȯ(ə)rn\
Medical Definition of CORN
: a local hardening and thickening of epidermis (as on a toe)
Learn More About CORN
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up corn? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).